I enjoy reading about food from all over. I even read The Food Journal of Lewis and Clark: Recipes for an Expedition, by Mary Gunderson. In reading The Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis, I grew intrigued by Abigail Adams (not so much John). I just got the cookbook The Culinary … View Post
Chicken Fingers with Apricot Sauce
Yes, I wrote about chicken with an apricot glaze in May. And here I go again, but it’s such a great flavor combination. This is a solid recipe for chicken fingers. The lemon is subtle enough in the chicken breading that it’s quite child- (or picky-eater) friendly. Although the recipe, from Food Network Kitchens’ Making It … View Post
Norma’s Ham Loaf
Every now and then, someone who sees the wall of cookbook-filled shelves in our kitchen asks if I’ve made something from each book. Sometimes it’s asked in a state of wonder. Sometimes it sounds more judgmental, like why do I have all of these if I don’t use them? No, I haven’t cooked from each book. … View Post
Orange Roll Baked Oatmeal
My husband eats a banana and cereal with blueberries almost every morning. I need more variety. When I wrote this, it was Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Even I can’t do that, as much as I love ice cream. But because I love breakfast foods (and him), I do like to shake it … View Post
Sweet Potato, Zucchini and Feta “Tart”
I love that my husband so often is willing to forgo meals that feature hunks of flesh. He likes meat but is conscious of dietary recommendations and is glad to fill half his plate with fruits and vegetables. Lucky me. I get to cook all kinds of things. This veggie-packed dish seems more like … View Post
